Temp Part-Time Faculty in Navajo Weaving

University of New Mexico•Gallup, NM

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of New Mexico’s Gallup Branch, Liberal Arts & Education Division, anticipates hiring adjunct faculty to teach face-to-face lower-division courses during the Summer and Fall 2027 and Spring 2028 semesters. Potential courses include ARTS 221 – Navajo Weaving and NAVA 1130 – Navajo Rug Weaving I. The position is located in Gallup, New Mexico, approximately 138 miles west of Albuquerque. Instructors are responsible for all aspects of their classes, including meeting face-to-face with students at assigned times—which may include evenings or weekends—delivering course content, developing assignments, grading, reporting grades, and assessing student learning as outlined by the division chair. Positions depend on semester-by-semester need, student enrollment, the course offering matrix, and demand related to graduation requirements. Positions may be filled or eliminated each semester up to the student add/drop deadline. Selected candidates report to the division chair. Adjunct faculty are currently compensated based on credentials and credit-hour course loads. Applicants should submit a CV or resume, a cover letter specifying teaching disciplines and availability, and contact information for three professional references. Applications and attachments must be submitted through UNMJobs, with all attachments in PDF format.

Requirements

Regional or national recognition as a master weaver in the Navajo tradition.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in an area of Fine/Studio arts.
Twenty (20) or more years of experience weaving Navajo rugs.
Demonstrated commitment to cultivating an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university’s mission to serve local and global communities.

Responsibilities

Teach face-to-face lower-division courses in Navajo weaving, potentially including ARTS 221 – Navajo Weaving and NAVA 1130 – Navajo Rug Weaving I.
Meet face-to-face with the class during assigned times, which may include evenings or weekends.
Deliver course content and develop assignments.
Grade assignments and report grades.
Assess student learning as outlined by the division chair.